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<p>God is not just saving us as individuals. He is forming a people. A people who are deeply committed to Jesus</p>
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<p>What a great start to 2013 we had on Sunday! There were great crowds and great energy in both services as we kicked
off the Game Plan series. I am hopeful and expectant for the work God will do in us and through us in 2013. What if we
all prayed this every day&mdash;“God, do a work in me and do a work through me.” And then, what if we did what God led us to
do? Imagine how our lives would change! Imagine how many people around us would be impacted!</p>

<p>As motivating a thought as that is, there is an ingredient that is absolutely necessary for us to follow God as He
leads us. No matter how many resolutions we make or how hard we try to make changes in our lives and be used by God in
others lives, we continuously realize we just can't do it alone.</p>

<p>You see, God is not just saving us as individuals. He is forming a people. A people who are deeply committed to
Jesus, committed to one another, and committed to God's mission in the world. While your relationship with Jesus is
certainly personal, it is not meant to be private. In other words, God has wired us for community—to experience life
change and to be on mission with others.</p>

<p>Just like you and I stand a far greater chance of working out when we have a partner or a trainer, we stand a far
greater chance to follow God and be used by God when we do so with others. That's why we have Journey Groups. We firmly
believe the best environment for long-term life change to happen is in relationships with people where you are known,
loved, cared for, and held accountable. Journey Groups offer that kind of environment and opportunity.</p>

<p>The next two Sundays, you will have the opportunity to connect with a Journey Group. We have groups meeting all over
the area at various times and locations. Would you consider making a commitment to be in community this year? What if
you had a group of people encouraging you, challenging you, and praying for you as you follow Jesus and seek to make a
difference for Him? What if you were able to provide the same encouragement, challenge, and support for others? You can
have that by connecting with a Journey Group.</p>

<p>I'm excited to see what God does in us this year as we follow Him…together! See you Sunday.</p>

<p>Until All Hear,<br>
Jay</p>
